Kitchen Supervisor

Brighter days = brighter futures. Join HICA and be the sunshine in someone's life. Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference every day? At HICA, we're passionate about enriching lives and creating warm, welcoming communities for our residents. We're currently looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Kitchen Supervisor to join our team at The Lodge , located within the beautiful Buckshaw Retirement Village in Chorley.About the Role As a Kitchen Supervisor , you'll lead by example in delivering a high-quality dining experience for our residents. You'll be responsible for preparing nutritious and appetising meals, maintaining excellent kitchen standards, and supporting the daily operation of the catering service. You'll also assist with supervising kitchen staff, ensuring a safe, clean, and efficient working environment.Your responsibilities will include:Preparing and serving meals to a high standardSupporting and supervising catering team membersManaging your workload and assisting with kitchen organisationMaintaining excellent standards of cleanliness and food safetyEnsuring compliance with all Health & Safety and Food Hygiene legislationSupporting other HICA services with catering requirements when neededMonitoring stock and helping to reduce wastePay & Hours £13.02 per hour28 hours per weekWorking on a rota covering 7 days, including every other weekendPaid breaksRewards & Benefits We believe great work deserves great rewards. Here's what you'll enjoy as part of our team:Stream Access up to 50% of your earned wages instantlyCar & Cycle Schemes Spread MOT/repair costs and save up to £1,000 with HalfordsRefer-a-Friend Bonus Earn £250 to £2,000Instant Recognition Win vouchers for going above and beyondCareer Growth Funded qualifications and clear progression pathwaysMonthly Lottery Big cash prizes to be wonExclusive Discounts Savings on retail, supermarkets, holidays and moreFitness Perks Discounted gym memberships and free workoutsSmart Savings & Loans Affordable financial support optionsHealth Plans Discounted hospital and death benefit coverWellbeing Support Free counselling and 24/7 Employee Assistance ProgrammeFree Parking Hassle-free parking at workAbout You We're looking for someone who:Has experience working within a professional kitchen environmentHolds a Level 1 Food Preparation qualification or equivalent experienceDemonstrates excellent food preparation and presentation skillsHas the ability to motivate, support and supervise team membersUnderstands food hygiene and health and safety requirementsIs organised, reliable, and able to work independentlyIs passionate about delivering outstanding service and enhancing residents' wellbeingAbout The Lodge & HICA The Lodge is a specialist dementia care community that supports individuals throughout every stage of the dementia journey, from early-stage dementia care through to 24-hour nursing support.As a leading not-for-profit care provider , HICA delivers high-quality care and support to older people and individuals with learning disabilities across residential homes, nursing homes, retirement communities, and community services.We are proud to have achieved the Dementia Services Development Centre's first-ever Gold Standard Accreditation for Dementia Design , reflecting our commitment to providing exceptional environments and care for our residents.Important Information The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.HICA does not offer sponsorship and is unable to accept applications from candidates requiring Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship.Apply today and help create brighter days and brighter futures for the people we support.TPBN1_UKTJ